Comments on: Alfa Romeo not coming to U.S. until 2010?

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:13:51 +0000

I live in Ireland and own 4 Alfa’s (two Alfasud Ti’s and an Alfasud sprint as well as a 2005 GT)

I see nothing wrong with Alfa quality and all my Alfa’s are as reliable as could be (they never break down) so to hear Americans deride Alfa quality makes me laugh. I have see some modern American cars that have such crude quality and design it makes me wonder how such cars sell at all.
I agree though that its very important Alfa returns to the US.
Alfa’s main problem in Europe is that it seems to select very poor dealers who’s after sales service is not good – the cars themselves are fine.

By: Jim F

Jim F — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 01:46:41 +0000

I tried to hold out for a Brera to replace my Milano Verde. Bought an Infinit G35 Coupe last year instead. Nice car but it ain’t no Alfa. When/if Alfa does show up I’ll probably buy one, but I agree – the US market won’t allow much slack if the quality isn’t competitive.

And what about their idea of selling through Maserati dealers? i guess they’d get focused, sympathetic, high-end dealers which should be good for the brand, but distribution will be very limited.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 20:19:11 +0000

I say try to bring the basic Alfa Spider formula:
Small light sexy-looking car with about 200bhp — an Italian Elise, if you will.

By: diogo

diogo — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 05:07:13 +0000

http://www.alfaromeo.com

By: Manster

Manster — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:51:05 +0000

Alfa Romeo won’t be here until 2010? Oh well, makes no difference to me as I’ll never buy one….

By: Manster

Manster — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:51:01 +0000

Alfa Romeo won’t be here until 2010? Oh well, makes no difference to me as I’ll never buy one….

By: Alfa Rodeo

Alfa Rodeo — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:38:32 +0000

I think for the car nut, part of the allure is that Alfa’s breakdown, so you can spend more time caring for it in your shop, and tinkering around with the innards. This is something people who demand reliable Alfa’s don’t get. For those people, there’s Lexus, and the German brands. For the driver/mechanic/tinkerer, give us the Alfas please.

By: Shut Up

Shut Up — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:42:42 +0000

#12 see #6

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 01:37:05 +0000

Its ok, I’d rather have a Montreal or a GTV6 anyways.

By: specialk

specialk — Wed, 31 May 2006 22:24:07 +0000

#12, may we have a reason for this statement?

By: gsh

gsh — Wed, 31 May 2006 18:59:35 +0000

thank you GOD! keep these alfas off of our land!

By: SierraPutaMadre

SierraPutaMadre — Wed, 31 May 2006 17:58:12 +0000

When are Renault, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat coming back?

By: Greg Stewart

Greg Stewart — Wed, 31 May 2006 17:41:42 +0000

#7: I love Alfas (own a ‘74 GTV 2000, was the editor of the Alfa Romeo Club of Canada’s monthly newsletter for 5 years) and would love to be able to buy a new one. But if they’re coming back, I want them to do it right – with well made products, fair pricing, and the marketing, customer service, and warranty to attract and keep buyers.

By: ss

ss — Wed, 31 May 2006 17:12:07 +0000

i would get a brera tomorrow. what are you waiting for alfa?

By: Zmaj Strasni

Zmaj Strasni — Wed, 31 May 2006 16:57:32 +0000

Alfa Romeo Cuore Sportivo ……
A car with heritage to feed people with adrenalin. Highly respected in Europe…..
Pity that you will not have the chance to feel what we can feel….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 May 2006 16:36:06 +0000

You’re one of those people who spends hours in front of the computer to find arguments to use against people who don’t have your point of view, huh?

By: Greg Stewart

Greg Stewart — Wed, 31 May 2006 16:27:03 +0000

Unless Alfa can get their act together with respect to reliability and build quality, they’ll be dead in the water. Nobody wants a FWD car priced like a BMW with reliability like a late 80’s Hyundai.

See http://www.whatcar.com/news-special-report.aspx?NA=214562 for coverage of the 2005 JD Power Europe study that ranks Alfa last among all brands last in Customer satisfaction.

By: canut4ever

canut4ever — Wed, 31 May 2006 16:16:24 +0000

Well, because that vocal minority definitely knows something about cars that you don’t. Alfa deserves a place in the most competitive North American market. If they can do their marketing right, Alfa is actually up there with BMW in making cars for people with passion for cars. The styling, the engine sounds, and the way an Alfa drives. And now that they have finally the products(159, Brera Coupe/Spyder) to compete fairly with other premium makes, it doesn’t make any sense not to reenter the US market as soon as possible.

By: Brad Pettit

Brad Pettit — Wed, 31 May 2006 16:05:46 +0000

Someone please send my message to Fiat / Alfa.

I WILL BUY AN 8C TOMORROW!!!

By: Shut Up

Shut Up — Wed, 31 May 2006 15:32:03 +0000

Just because a vocal minority want an Alfa Romeo doesn’t mean it makes sense to bring them over.

By: Atomicbri

Atomicbri — Wed, 31 May 2006 14:54:59 +0000

Damn Fiat! I wish they would get their act together…. I want an Alfa BAD! but oh well Guess I will have to wait AGAIN….and I so do love the current 159 (had one on rental when I was in Europe….an awesome ride)

By: Pissed Off

Pissed Off — Wed, 31 May 2006 13:22:15 +0000

I was counting down the days to trade in my TL on a 159. I guess there’s a 330i in my future instead. Screw you, Alfa!